51-year-old transient arrested in Apple Valley on domestic violence and ammunition possession charges

Domestic — Apple Valley, CA — reported 2026-07-06

SUMMARY

A 51-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence, sexual assault, and ammunition possession after a two-month investigation.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Domestic
• Location: Apple Valley, CA
• Date reported: 2026-07-06
• Suspect: male, age 51
• Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

• The victim had visible injuries across her body consistent with a recent assault.
• The suspect physically and sexually assaulted the victim on multiple occasions during their relationship, causing severe enough injuries to require hospitalization.
• An arrest warrant for the suspect was issued on June 30, 2026.
• The suspect was arrested without incident and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on July 2, 2026.
• Ammunition was found in the suspect's backpack during a search.